Woodside chief executive Peter Coleman has shot down suggestions a cross-country pipeline could help provide a reliable, low-cost solution to east coast energy woes.

Mr Coleman was speaking after Fortescue Mining Group chief executive Nev Power congratulated Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg for investigating the building of gas pipeline linking reserves in Western Australia to the east coast.

Mr Power said Australia had all the attributes to be a world leader in low-cost, reliable and low-emission energy despite recent problems with supply and high prices in some states.

He said the Pilbara was particularly blessed with natural gas and potential for solar, wind and tide energy.

Mr Power welcomed the pipeline study and urged Mr Frydenberg to "just get on with it" at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Perth.